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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Well -- I would say what is really coming out here, and in other similar discussions, is:

1.  The College Board "adversity" score is obviously long over due and truly needed although there certainly may still be arguments about calculations.

2.  There needs to be a notation that additional test time was utilized by the test taker.  Schools then may or may not consider the same in their accept/reject decisions based on the school's policies and what other information they may have on the particular student.

3.  The College Board must note how many times a student takes the test regardless of whether scores are sent.

There is still a huge issue of outside test preparation skewing scores.  That's obviously more difficult to address, because a company cannot prohibit kids from seeking outside help.  It does, however, unfairly skew the scoring system.  I would be curious what others think is an appropriate way to address that problem.

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I don't think that outside test preparation has anything to do with the design of the test, the way it is administered or the way scores are reported.  Some things are not within the College Board's control.

A kid who spends his afternoons on Khan Academy doing SAT prep is probably going to have an advantage over a kid who spends his time playing video games, instead.  A kid who does their Algebra 2 homework, asks questions and puts the time into learn the material is going to have an advantage over a kid who scribbles and daydreams during class.  Kids with parents who prioritize their children's educations are going to have an advantage over kids whose parents do not prioritize education.  A kid with a high IQ is going to have an advantage over a kid with a low IQ.

The College Board should work on better ways of detecting cheating.  No parent should be able to pay a middle aged man to sit and take their child's SAT for them.  There needs to be some sort of control over the testing environment.

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